2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 375

Practical hints Towing the vehicle X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow. X Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. X Press on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow. X Fold cover 1 down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Removing towing eye bolt X Removing cover in rear bumper G Warning! In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot. Fixing towing eye bolt Loosen towing eye bolt 1 counterclockwise with wheel wrench. X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1. X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover 1 (Y page 372) and snap it into place. X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with all wheels on the ground G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe engine will not run Rthere is a malfunction in the brake system Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle's electrical system This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Z Example illustration front bumper 1 Towing eye bolt X 1 Cover Take the towing eye bolt and the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit. X Screw towing eye bolt 1 clockwise into threaded hole to its stop. X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and tighten towing eye bolt 1 by turning it clockwise. 373